Posts Tagged ‘Palladian’

A Brief History of the Front Porch, Porticos, Piazzas, Terraces and Gazebos (part 2)

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

Many theories hold that Colonial American architect Peter Harrison (1716-1775) may have influenced the popularity of porches. Harrison’s travels and education in Europe and studying Italian architecture may have inspired him to study the Palladian movement. From this the Palladian porticos came in to vogue. The term “Palladian” is usually used in reference to buildings [...]